The Raiders will flirt with an AFC wild-card berth this season under Josh McDaniels, but there’s still concerns about quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the defense.
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Sean Payton is the new coach in Denver and has made a career out of getting the best out of his quarterbacks.
Running back Josh Jacobs has switched his jersey number to 8 and believes the Raiders are a much better team than last season.
The Raiders are still trying to recover from one of the worst drafts in recent NFL history. Having all of this year’s picks make the roster is a good start.
Rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell impressed enough in the preseason that he should be the pick over Brian Hoyer as Jimmy Garoppolo’s backup to start the season.
Several people in a position to know the details say former Raiders coach Lane Kiffin didn’t want his Ole Miss squad to play at Allegiant Stadium.
The Raiders are getting by far the best side of the deal with star running back Josh Jacobs, who returned Saturday on a one-year contract worth up to $12 million.
A closer look at the numbers reveals the Raiders may have actually taken a step forward last season despite finishing with four fewer wins and missing the playoffs.
The Raiders have had a spirited training camp, but big picture conclusions can’t be drawn until the regular season begins next month against the Denver Broncos.
Former Raiders tight end Foster Moreau, now with the Saints, is appreciating training camp and the game he loves in a different way than ever before.
Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell was even better than his statistics would suggest in their preseason opener Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.
The Raiders certainly did some good things over the course of two days of joint practices with the 49ers, but the specifics are open to interpretation.
Raiders receiver Davante Adams left Friday’s practice with a minor leg injury and should not see a single snap of preseason play — along with the other established starters.
For this particular team, at this particular time, Jimmy Garoppolo’s understanding of Josh McDaniels’ offense and what the coach expects is key.
Raiders offensive tackle Brandon Parker missed the 2022 season with torn triceps in his right arm. But he’s back as one of the team’s longest-tenured players.